Medical Terminology - Combo 5 Flashcards

Medical Terminology Key Terms

• Glomerul/o: Refers to the glomerulus, a network of capillaries involved in filtration in the kidneys.
• Gloss/o: Relates to the tongue, which aids in speech and digestion.
• Gluc/o, Glyc/o, Glycos/o: Pertains to glucose and sugars, crucial for energy production in the body.
• Glycogen/o: Indicates glycogen, a stored form of glucose and an important energy reserve in animals.
• Gnos/o: Denotes knowledge, often linked to the understanding of medical conditions.
• Gon/o: Refers to seed, commonly associated with reproduction.
• Gonad/o: Relates to sex glands (testes and ovaries), responsible for hormone production and gamete formation.
• Goni/o: Pertains to angles, often used in measurements within body mechanics.
• Granul/o: Refers to granules, small particles often found in blood cells or other biological materials.
• Gynec/o: Indicates woman or female, commonly used in reproductive health contexts.
• Hallucin/o: Related to hallucinations, perceptions occurring in absence of an external stimulus.
• Hem/o, Hemat/o: Refers to blood, central to the circulatory system and overall body function.
• Hemoglobin/o: Pertains to hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for oxygen transport.
• Hepat/o: Relates to the liver, a vital organ for metabolism and detoxification.
• Herni/o: Refers to hernias, which occur when an organ pushes through the tissue or muscle that holds it in place.
• Hidr/o: Indicates sweat, an important bodily fluid for thermoregulation.
• Hist/o, Histi/o: Relates to tissues, the building blocks of organs and systems in the body.
• Home/o: Denotes sameness or constancy, often associated with homeostasis in physiological processes.
• Hormon/o: Refers to hormones, chemical messengers that regulate various bodily functions.
• Humer/o: Indicates the humerus, the bone of the upper arm.
• Hydr/o: Pertains to water, essential for most biological functions.
• Hypn/o: Relates to sleep, a critical state for recovery and health.
• Hypophys/o: Indicates the pituitary gland, often referred to as the "master gland" of the endocrine system.
• Hyster/o: Relates to the uterus, also known as the womb, where fetal development occurs.
• Iatr/o: Refers to physician or treatment, reflecting the medical profession.
• Ichthy/o: Indicates dryness or scaliness, often descriptive of skin conditions.
• Idi/o: Pertains to unknown or individual specifics, especially in medical conditions.
• Ile/o: Refers to the ileum, the last part of the small intestine involved in absorption.
• Ili/o: Indicates the ilium, a part of the hip bone important in pelvic structure.
• Immun/o: Relates to immunity and protection from diseases.
• Inguin/o: Refers to the groin area, significant in anatomy and pathology contexts.
• Insulin/o: Pertains to insulin, a hormone vital for regulating blood sugar levels.
• Iod/o: Indicates iodine, an essential nutrient for thyroid function.
• Ion/o: Refers to ions, charged particles important in physiology.
• Ir/o, Irid/o: Relates to the iris, the colored part of the eye controlling pupil size.
• Is/o: Indicates sameness or equality, often used in comparative medical terminology.
• Isch/o: Refers to holding back, often associated with blood flow restrictions.
• Ischi/o: Indicates the ischium, a component of the hip bone.
• Jaund/o: Denotes yellow, often associated with liver disorders and jaundice.
• Jejun/o: Refers to the jejunum, the middle section of the small intestine.
• Kal/i: Pertains to potassium, crucial for cellular function and heart health.
• Kary/o: Indicates the nucleus, the control center of the cell containing genetic material.
• Kerat/o: Refers to the cornea and hard or horny tissue, significant in eye health.
• Ket/o, Keton/o: Relates to ketones, byproducts of fat metabolism, especially in diabetes.
• Kines/o, Kinesi/o: Indicates movement, often used in contexts involving biomechanics.
• Klept/o: Refers to stealing, typically used in psychological contexts (kleptomania).
• Kyph/o: Relates to humpback, often describing a specific spinal curvature.
• Labi/o: Indicates lips, important in speech and food intake.
• Lacrim/o: Refers to tears or the tear duct, essential for eye lubrication and protection.